Living in West Burlington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
West Burlington has 3,189 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $48,542 (35% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $124,000, the median rent is $800/month.
West Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 3,189
- Median age
- 38State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $48,542State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $124,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Burlington the median home value is $124,000, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,215 a month in housing costs.
West Burlington median household income
The median household income in West Burlington is $48,542 and the income per person is $28,909. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in West Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,503
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.06
West Burlington demographics
- Population
- 3,189
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,403
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Burlington ›
Education in West Burlington
24.9% of adults 25 and older in West Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
West Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | 3,189 | $48,542 | $124,000 | $800 |
| Beaverdale | 910 | $57,357 | $170,900 | — |
| Burlington | 23,728 | $59,000 | $114,300 | $924 |
| Middletown | 322 | $56,750 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Oak Hills | 137 | $250,001 | $373,900 | — |
| Danville | 930 | $80,192 | $158,500 | $700 |
| Wever | 142 | $43,750 | $311,100 | — |
| Denmark | 835 | $136,875 | $194,400 | — |
| Lomax | 318 | $51,875 | $79,000 | $810 |
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What is the median household income in West Burlington, IA?
The median household income in West Burlington is $48,542, 35% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Burlington?
The median home value in West Burlington is $124,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in West Burlington?
The median gross rent in West Burlington is $800 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is West Burlington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in West Burlington?
The median age in West Burlington is 38 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in West Burlington?
The average commute to work in West Burlington is 18 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Burlington?
The unemployment rate in West Burlington is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Burlington?
24.9% of adults in West Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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